One of the original affordable electric crossovers is heading for the exit. After helping introduce a generation of American drivers to battery power, the Kia Niro EV is being discontinued, leaving the refreshed Niro as a hybrid-only model going forward.
The 2026 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Keeps Trucks Simple in a World Going Touchscreen Crazy
While rivals chase turbo-fours, hybrid assist, and dashboards full of glass, Nissan’s mid-size pickup quietly sticks with what works. The 2026 Frontier Pro-4X carries the same naturally aspirated V6, body-on-frame bones, and physical knobs that made it a favorite among buyers who’d rather wrench than swipe.
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2026 Nissan Murano Platinum Review: Almost Luxury, Almost Perfect
Nissan’s flagship two-row crossover has spent years hanging out in the “nicer than you’d expect” tier, and the redesigned 2026 Murano Platinum pushes that idea harder than ever. The cabin looks like it wandered out of a luxury showroom, the tech list reads like an options sheet from a German rival, and the price tag still ducks under the badge tax. The trade-off? A drivetrain that’s fine, not fantastic, and zero hybrid option in a class racing toward electrification.
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2027 Ford Expedition Marks 30 Years With Smart Upgrades and a Blue Ember Tribute
Ford’s full-size hauler is turning 30, and the Blue Oval is celebrating the milestone with a mix of quiet refinements and one genuinely eye-catching special edition. The 2027 Expedition rolls in with a handful of practical upgrades across the lineup, plus a standout appearance package that borrows a paint color from Ford’s hottest pony car. It’s a thoughtful round of changes for a nameplate that helped define the modern family SUV.
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Porsche Pumps the Brakes on EVs and Doubles Down on Gasoline Power
Remember when Porsche said 80% of its cars would be electric by 2030? That plan is officially dead. The Stuttgart sports car maker is now firmly committed to gas engines and plug-in hybrids well into the 2030s, marking one of the biggest strategy reversals in the luxury auto industry. After a financially brutal 2025, Porsche is betting that the rumble of a flat-six or twin-turbo V8 will do more for its bottom line than battery packs.
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The 2026 Ford Bronco Badlands Adds Two-Tone Painted Roof Combos for a Custom Look
Ford has given Bronco fans something they’ve been waiting for. The 2026 Bronco Badlands now lets buyers mix and match body colors with painted hardtop roofs, bringing a bold two-tone appearance to the off-road favorite. With six painted roof options, 37 total combinations, and a $500 price tag per option, personalizing your Badlands just got a lot more interesting.
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Porsche Wants to Make Electric Power Steering Actually Feel Good
If you’ve ever driven a car from the hydraulic power steering days and then jumped into something newer, you probably noticed the difference right away. Modern electric power steering works great for parking lots and fuel economy, but it stripped away the road feel that made driving fun. Porsche apparently agrees, and the company just patented a new approach that could change things.
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Toyota’s TRD Hammer Trademark Points to a Desert-Ready Tundra
Toyota truck fans have been waiting years for a full-size pickup that can go toe-to-toe with the Ford F-150 Raptor in the desert. That wait may be coming to an end. A fresh trademark filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has truck enthusiasts buzzing, and the name on the application is hard to ignore: TRD Hammer.
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The Redesigned 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV Costs Less and Does More
Toyota pulled a rare trick with the 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid. Instead of charging more for a bigger, better vehicle, the automaker actually dropped the starting price while packing in extra horsepower, longer electric range, and two brand-new trims. If you’ve been eyeing a plug-in hybrid SUV, the latest RAV4 PHEV deserves a long look.
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Why the AWD Toyota Camry Might Be a Smarter Pick Than That Crossover You’re Eyeing
New car prices have jumped nearly $9,000 since 2019, and a lot of shoppers are stuck trying to match today’s sticker prices with yesterday’s budgets. If that sounds familiar, you might want to look past the crossover aisle and toward a car that’s been quietly packing one of the best value combinations on dealer lots: … Read moreWhy the AWD Toyota Camry Might Be a Smarter Pick Than That Crossover You’re Eyeing